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Mental health and well-being Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff. Find out how universities and academics can protect their campus community from spiralling stress, minimise the risk of burnout and build resilience - from institutional practices that create a culture of care to personal self-care tips for overworked academics.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. In a precarious academy , how can migrant academics survive – and thrive ?
In this extract from their book , ‘ Migrant Academics ’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe ’ , Olga Burlyuk and Ladan Rahbari explore the ways precarity …
What does it take to encourage students to use their voice ?
The National Student Survey tells us students want their voices heard , but what if they don ’ t take up opportunities for feedback ? Sam Perry looks at challenges of integrating …
Emotionally challenging research and researcher well - being
Researchers who navigate emotionally challenging topics need support that includes well - being plans , advice on handling distress and risk assessment guidance , writes …
‘ Creative writing can be as impactful as an academic paper ’
Grassroots initiatives can promote visibility of marginalised groups , self - expression and community , writes Emily Downes . Here are her key tips from running a …
Can well - being programmes attract world - class talent to an institution ?
Aside from competitive compensation , research support and faculty development , how can a university attract the best faculty candidates ? Ron …
The vital role of a faculty senate in higher education
In the intricate ecosystem of a university , the faculty senate allows for democratic governance and academic integrity . Here , Joseph S . Merola explains why …
From prams to postgraduate degrees : how universities can support student parents
Educators play a crucial role in getting student parents the support they need . Mia Burleigh , drawing on her own experience , offers seven tips
How to choose an app that will encourage reporting of sexual violence on campus
Responsible technology can enhance university responses to gender - based violence reports . Here , Heather Flowe and Laura Stevens share what to look for and demand …
Using reflective practice to support postgraduate studies in the biosciences
Small - group workshops create space for postgraduate researchers to share ways to manage stress , impostor syndrome , feelings of isolation and student - supervisor …
The everyday tools you can use to alleviate public speaking anxiety
Research shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking . Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidence
Flip the script on criticism
Criticism is a part of academic life , but you can reframe your perspective to embrace feedback constructively . Tan Xiang Ren offers advice
In the cold , unforgiving environment of higher education , embrace the promise of spring
Just as the seasons transition from cold , harsh winters to vibrant springs , educators can navigate the challenges of higher education and find moments of growth and …
Set sail on the choppy waters of grant proposals with the 3 Gs approach
If securing research funding is like a budding pirate king navigating choppy waters in search of untold treasures , how can we build the resilience to keep journeying …
Banish nerves and tap into the excitement of public speaking with these five tips
Public speaking is a key part of academic life . But how to overcome your nerves and actually enjoy it ? Ayten Er ç oban Evren offers advice
How to create extracurricular activities students will want to attend
Participation and enthusiasm are the goals of those hard - working volunteers , staff and faculty who organise campus activities and events . Here are 12 tips to boost university …
Let ’ s break down the barriers blocking neurodivergent people from higher education
How can we help neurodivergent students participate and thrive ? Sourav Mukhopadhyay offers advice on making your classroom an inclusive environment for …
How can we make the university experience more inclusive for neurodivergent students ?
With an estimated one - fifth of the global population thought to be neurodivergent , more students than ever will need help to thrive at university . Gail Steptoe - Warren discusses …
Anxious about public speaking ? Try these tips from the theatre
Hone your performance skills with these techniques from stage actors . Linsey Todd and James Layton encourage us to smell the greasepaint
How to manage parental leave for university staff
Parental leave presents challenges for the parent and the workplace , writes Judith Lock . Here are some dos and don ’ ts for before , during and after the leave period that …
The power of pacing
Pacing is an energy - management technique that can help people with visible and non - visible disabilities to do more in their everyday lives , including in busy …
Let ’ s talk : how to connect with your students in a blended learning environment
Teaching is about connection , and blended learning offers educators the chance to create a dialogue with students . Kyrin Liong and Victor Wang show how
On the neurodivergent campus , language matters
The neurodiversity movement has made great strides , but out - of - date , ableist language is still prevalent , even in academia . Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the …
How to balance teaching and research
As an early - career academic , how can you juggle teaching and researching while also prioritising self - care ? Callum Russell shares his reflections on striking a balance
Addressing staff / faculty - student sexual misconduct in higher education , part two : response
Let ’ s stop putting all the responsibility and risk on survivors to report this issue and move towards proactive institutional responses , writes Anna Bull
Empowering ambition : student affairs ’ role in supporting women students
Student affairs departments , often the heartbeat of campus life and well - being , can significantly influence the personal and professional development of women …
A road map to diagnosis and support for autistic women in higher education
From the journey to diagnosis to the laws that protect employees with autism , this resource sheds light on how to navigate the academic world with this disorder
Tackling the campus mental health crisis has to be a team sport
Tackling the campus mental health crisis requires a collaborative approach with healthcare providers , student support professionals and educators working together , …
How to face adversity and change in higher education with resilience
In times of stress and uncertainty , university leaders must model calmness , clarity and confidence in their ability to respond to and recover from challenges , writes …
Making higher education accessible for students with unmet financial need
Rising costs of college leave many students struggling to afford higher education . And we know that enhancing the affordability of going to university is critical for …
Four ways to achieve a better work - life balance in academia
Switching off can be a considerable challenge for those working in higher education , even though it is essential for a work - life balance and well - being
Addressing sexual misconduct in higher education , part one : prevention
Sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by academic faculty or staff towards students and early career researchers is a complex issue that requires …
How to support students when financial aid falls short
When students lack money for books , transport or even food , universities have ways to help them manage and stay on track with their studies . Jerry Price looks at strategies for …
A food pantry can help support your campus through the cost - of - living crisis
Food insecurity and hunger affect students ’ mental and physical well - being as well as their academic performance . Karina Escobar , Fatima deCarvalho and Lauren …
Nourishing bodies and minds : the vital role of a student food pantry
The rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities . In this landscape , the university ’ s …
How to support your staff during personal crises
A little - discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble . Here , Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
Build yourself a life raft by establishing a strong mentor relationship
Mentorship can offer a place of stability amid the choppy waters of a new role . Ibiyemi Omeihe explains how to find your new guide
Strategies for cultivating academic resilience
In a career that will make you question everything , challenge and failure are tools for moving forward , writes Andrew Stapleton . Here , he offers techniques to build …
How to turn an average collaboration into a dream team
In this extract from ‘ Scientific Collaboration ’ , Jeanne M . Fair advises scientists to hone the skill of collaboration for better research
Creating safe spaces for students to talk about financial difficulties
Poor financial health can lead to mental health difficulties and isolation for students . Here , Caroline Deylaud Koukabi and Joanna West offer tips for giving students …
Six tips for when you ’ re moving up into management
Making the leap into administration can feel daunting , but Ya ğ mur Ç erkez ’ s advice will help you to develop the skills and strategies you need to thrive
The transformative power of mentoring in historically black colleges and universities
HBCUs ’ culture of generosity and community has much to offer all colleges and universities , write Marybeth Gasman and Levon T . Esters . Here , they distill their …
How to keep LGBTQ + students safe when studying abroad
What can universities do to help their LGBTQ + students study abroad and travel the world , without compromising their safety ? Raquel Recuero provides advice
Use technology to boost productivity and beat burnout
Ay ş e Hyusein advises using a range of techniques and tools for more effective time management
Protect your emotional well - being for a happier writing experience
Writing academic papers can be a long and emotional journey . Burcu Totur Dikmen offers her tips for emotional well - being
To build a community in higher education , start from the ground up
Gareth Morris and Fiseha Berhanu Tesema outline grass - roots initiatives to help make your campus a socially cohesive place to work and study
How to work smarter , not harder in higher education
From effective delegation and tech integration to building networks and embracing self - care , here are some practical tips for academics seeking balance
Targeted support to enhance retention among first - generation students
Outreach initiatives and support programmes can address first - generation students ’ challenges , such as belonging and financial literacy , while increasing …
How to build trust as a research supervisor
Building trust is a crucial foundation of the supervisor - supervisee relationship . Kingsley Omeihe argues it ’ s a two - way process
‘ Resilience is grit amid uncertainty ’
In this extract from ‘ The Resilient University ’ , Freeman Hrabowski and co - authors offer the resources and mindset that higher education institutions need to develop …
Eight ways to improve your digital well - being
To counteract the detrimental consequences of excessive screen time and digital overload , we must take a thoughtful and balanced approach , writes Nisha P . …
